SBA: New “Building a Better America: A Small Business Resource Community” Virtual Engagement Series Launched
New virtual series will connect small businesses with SBA resources and networks as the nation’s historic strong economic recovery powers return to normalcy Today, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) and Public Private Strategies Institute (PPSI) announced the launch of Building a Better America: A Small Business Resource Community (BBA Resource Community), a new engagement series geared toward connecting…
SBA: National Small Business Week Announced for May 1-7, 2022
SBA Will Recognize Top Small Businesses with a Four-Day Series of Events Including a Live Virtual Summit, Educational Sessions, and Award Presentations Today, Administrator Isabella Casillas Guzman, head of the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) and the voice for America’s 32.5 million small businesses in President Biden’s Cabinet, announced that National Small Business Week (NSBW): Building a Better America Through Entrepreneurship will…
SBA: Immediate Relief through Additional Deferment Provided to Existing COVID Economic Injury Disaster Loan Program Borrowers
Starting immediately, Agency extends additional relief to small businesses Today, Administrator Isabella Casillas Guzman, head of the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) and the voice for America’s 32.5 million small businesses in President Biden’s Cabinet, directed the Agency to provide additional deferment of principal and interest payments for existing COVID Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) program Borrowers for a total…
SBA: Funding Opportunity Announced to Provide Continuation of Boots to Business Entrepreneurship Training
The U.S. Small Business Administration invites eligible non-profit organizations, state and local government agencies, private sector firms, and institutions of higher learning to submit proposals to provide synchronous online entrepreneurship training to transitioning service members, veterans, and military spouses. The entrepreneurship training shall be a continuation of the training participants receive as part of SBA’s Boots to Business (B2B)…
SBA: 2022 Women’s Business Summit Announced for March 28-30th
In honor of Women’s History Month, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) will hold its 2022 Women’s Business Summit on March 28-30, 2022. The summit will consist of virtual panels, “Ask an Expert” workshops, and fireside chats to help women-owned small businesses build, scale, and grow. In-person salon/listening sessions will also be held by local and regional hosts….
SBA: Small Business Digital Alliance National Members and First Slate of Events Announced
Fortune 500 companies and more sign on to new initiative to help small businesses grow their online footprint through access to free digital tools Today, the Small Business Digital Alliance (SBDA) announced its national members and a slate of upcoming events. The SBDA is a new public-private co-sponsorship between the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) and Business Forward, Inc., a non-profit…
SBA: $150,000 Announced to Fund Historic Women’s Business Center Expansion in Alaska
The New Funding Will Support the SBA’s First WBC in Alaska in a Decade. This WBC is the Latest in a Series of Historic Openings to Reach Underrepresented Communities Today, Administrator Isabella Casillas Guzman, head of the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) and the voice for America’s 32.5 million small businesses in President Biden’s Cabinet, announced the availability of $150,000 for a new…
SBA: New Funding Announced to Expand Outreach Center for Women Entrepreneurs through Minority Serving Institutions
$1.5M Will be Awarded to Support the Expansion of the Agency’s Women’s Business Centers Across HBCUs and Higher Education Institutions Serving Hispanic, Tribal and AAPI Communities Today, Administrator Isabella Casillas Guzman, head of the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) and the voice for America’s 32.5 million small businesses in President Biden’s Cabinet, announced the availability of $1.5 million…
SBA: Updated Guidance Announced Regarding Deadline for Targeted EIDL Advance Program Reevaluations
Submissions for Targeted Advance Reevaluation Requests Due by Feb. 15 Today, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announced updated guidance for those small businesses that have already applied for the Targeted EIDL Advance program, received a decline, and are interested in applying for reevaluation. Specifically, the following updated guidance is being provided: Current Targeted EIDL Advance applicants: Those…
SBA: New Tribal Consultation Policy Signed Committing to Continued Equitable Access for Indian Country Businesses
Today, Administrator Isabella Casillas Guzman head of the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA), and the voice for America’s 32.5 million small businesses in President Biden’s Cabinet signed the Agency’s Tribal Consultation Policy of 2022. The Agreement, which directs the SBA’s coordination with Tribal governments, also recognizes the Federal Government’s unique relationship with Native American governments and its responsibility to…